In recent years, the reinforcement of aluminium alloys with ceramic particles has provided a new family of composite materials; these are applied, for example, in structural components subjected to cyclic loads. [1] The particular attributes of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) making them attractive for this use are the combination of high fatigue properties, high specific stiffness and relatively low cost, due to the application of conventional metal manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The most significant property improvement compared to conventional metals is the specific modulus. For steels as well as aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys this ratio is about 26. In AMCs this ratio can be more than doubled by reinforcement with 50 vol.-% ceramic particles. But the reinforcement also leads to a reduction in ductility. For most structural applications the optimal particle reinforcement is between 15 and 25 vol.-%.There are potential applications for AMCs in the aerospace industry, for use in front of the compressor and in the fan bypass structure, where maximum service temperatures do not exceed 150 8C. Another potential area of application is the automotive industry, in which brake callipers and conrods for high performance Formula 1 and Indy racing vehicles are currently manufactured of high quality aerospace-grade aluminium alloy AA 2124 reinforced with 25 vol.-% ultra fine SiC particles, so-called AMC225xe. [2][3]